Aletheia's First Year

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S: March 2010-November 2011

BC: "Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ." Ephesians 4:15

FC: Aletheia Love Hindman

1: Dearest Aletheia, This past year with you is indescribable. Still, I want to at least attempt to put into words in this book all that you have taught, given to, and blessed us with. First, I want to thank Jesus because you are a good gift from Him. He hand-picked you to be our daughter, and we can't explain how awesome that feels! We're not going to pretend that the first few months weren't difficult, to say the least. But it was a time that all three of us benefited from, and is a time that both I and your daddy have come to appreciate because of the patience and love it grew in us. In the months following, you grew to be so beautiful and playful. Your light-filled eyes and contagious smile brightens the day of every person that sees you. It's because you're so stinkin' cute that grocery shopping takes so long. But I don't mind showing you off, especially to all those sweet older ladies who can't keep their blessed wrinkly hands off of you! Part of me wants to be scared that we'll mess you up and utterly fail at this whole parenting thing. But then I remember that you're God's and that He is in control, and that He will give us the wisdom and grace to teach you all that is important in this life, chiefly to love God with all your mind, soul, and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. I know we'll mess up, but I also trust that God is bigger than our failures, and that He will perfect our imperfection for His glory. It's so hard to believe that you're already one my sweet little girl. One year of smiles, tears, victories, short-comings, accomplishments, and squeals has come and gone. As much as we've enjoyed this stage, we greatly anticipate all that is before us as a family. We love you Aletheia! We love being your parents. Happy first birthday! "The LORD bless you and keep you.The LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace." - Numbers 6:24-27 Love, Mom & Dad

2: We announced your presence to the grandparents with a picture of your ultrasound inside Mother's Day cards and had a cake to share the news with your aunts and uncles | It was March 2010 when we found out you would be joining our family | 12.7.10

10: In month 2, we celebrated Daddy receiving his white coat, rejoiced when you finally took a pacifier, battled the flu, and enjoyed your first walk | Month 2

11: 2 Months Old

12: In month 3, we discovered how wonderful swings can be, enjoyed your sweetness on Valentine's, took you to church for the first time, and introduced you to your great grandparents | Month 3

13: 3 Months Old

14: In month 4, you lost a lot of hair for some reason, met a lot of new people, began using your bumbo (which you hated), and strutted quite an adorable style | Month 4

15: 4 Months Old

16: In the fifth month, you started to really love bath time, spent a lot of time studying with Daddy, learned how to make bread, and began discovering new tricks with your toys | Month 5

17: 5 Months Old

18: Month 6 | In month 6, there was a lot of activity. We moved from our dear home in Columbia, SC to Greenville, we celebrated my first Mother's Day, you began using your highchair, and you rolled over for the first time.!>

19: 6 Months Old

20: In month 7, we grieved the loss of our dear Uncle Nick and traveled to MI for the funeral. It was your first big road-trip, and you did great. Getting that 5-generation picture was so special to me, and I hope it's a treasure to you one day too. | Month 7

21: 7 Months Old

22: In month 8, we just chilled and set up house. You began eating some baby food, much to this momma's excitement. | 8 Months Old

23: In month 9, you started to teeter on the edge of mobility, but didn't quite get there. Exploring became more and more enticing to you, and you began discovering all sorts of new ways to investigate life.

24: 9 Months Old

25: In month 10, things got busy again as we prepared for Aunt Charity's wedding. Books became very interesting as you learned to flip pages back-and-forth, and most importantly, you figured out how to crawl.

26: Apple Picking 2011

27: 10 Months Old

28: In month 11, you realized how to pull yourself up on all kinds of stuff, we enjoyed fall beauty, and battled roseola. Your fever reached a high of 105.4, which kinda freaked me out a bit. | Month 11

29: 11 Months Old

30: In the twelfth month, I sent out invitations for your birthday party, you discovered how to unravel an entire roll of toilet paper, and we took some family photos | Month 12

32: Thanksgiving 2011 | Give Thanks

33: One Year Old

34: Happy First BirthdayAletheia! Lots of your family and friends came to celebrate with a pumpkin themed birthday party